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Fidelity faces class action over August data hack
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack

Two New York residents are seeking retribution for the retail investment titan's failure to prevent an incident that exposed tens of thousands of its users' sensitive data.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers

The company has raised funds in both its Friends of Raymond James nonprofit and for community support, following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

By Emile Hallez
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2024
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push

The asset management giant is looking to solidify its relationships with wealth platforms, broker-dealers and RIAs through a newly created global leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving

Survey of younger HNWIs offers insights on spending habits, income sources, and the pursuit of financial independence.

By Leo Almazora
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal

The firm's definitive agreement to snap up a financial services firm and its subsidiaries will add 120 financial advisors to its network.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel’s star Miami broker in structured note cases misled via text, attorney claims
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Stifel’s star Miami broker in structured note cases misled via text, attorney claims

“How can a firm supervise a broker when he’s got numerous text communications that have no visibility?” Jeff Erez asked.

By Bruce Kelly
Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap

Conference Board analysis finds female chief executives at public firms have passed their male counterparts, but still lag in other ways.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group

The embattled financial services giant's agreement with the $193B alts giant marks a crucial step in its ongoing debt struggles.

By Leo Almazora
IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton
NEWS TAX OCT 14, 2024
IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton

Those impacted by the devastating hurricanes may be eligible for extensions, special deductions and other forms of assistance.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley said to have agreed sale of business unit
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
B. Riley said to have agreed sale of business unit

Financial services firm has been looking at options to reduce debt.

By Steve Randall
Inflation remains a key risk and consumers still say it’s their biggest challenge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Inflation remains a key risk and consumers still say it’s their biggest challenge

Middle income personal finances continue to be under pressure.

By Steve Randall
More Americans are invested in the elections than the stock market
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2024
More Americans are invested in the elections than the stock market

A substantial number of people in a new 2,200-person survey believe their wealth, their "wallet power" and their retirement timelines are at stake.

By Leo Almazora
Boosting payouts on cash crimps wealth management at Wells Fargo
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2024
Boosting payouts on cash crimps wealth management at Wells Fargo

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo’s WIM group reported close to $2.3 trillion at the end of last month.

By Bruce Kelly
High-net-worth giving splits along generational and gender lines, BofA survey finds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2024
High-net-worth giving splits along generational and gender lines, BofA survey finds

More than nine in 10 HNWIs prioritize charitable giving, but demographics help shape the whys and the hows.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-UBS chief Ralph Hamers tapped to advise wealth startup Arta Finance
NEWS FINTECH OCT 11, 2024
Ex-UBS chief Ralph Hamers tapped to advise wealth startup Arta Finance

The digital wealth platform founded by ex-Google executives welcomes the former wealth bigwig as it debuts on the global stage.

By Leo Almazora
'By making its services convenient for criminals, TD Bank became one' says Garland
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2024
'By making its services convenient for criminals, TD Bank became one' says Garland

Regulators hold nothing back in condemnation of TD Bank after $3B fines.

By Steve Randall
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2024
Gen Z has a mindset issue with retirement planning

New report says young Americans need help to get started on financial freedom journey.

By Steve Randall
Time to get on the China ETF train? Advisors speak up
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 10, 2024
Time to get on the China ETF train? Advisors speak up

Chinese stocks have been flying for the past month. Should US wealth managers go along for the ride?

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity reports data breach exposing 77,000 customers' personal data
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2024
Fidelity reports data breach exposing 77,000 customers' personal data

The investment giant said Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and other sensitive information was compromised by a third party using newly established accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees

The hurricane is the latest severe-weather event in a retirement destination, underscoring the concerns about climate change that clients bring up, financial planners say.

By Emile Hallez